Jess
Peaked at #109 nationally in 1887, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jess has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Jess — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#1088
in 1884
Current rank
#12684
in 2024
Years tracked
62
1884–2024
Trend
Rising
Jess was already at its most popular for girls in 1884 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1088), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #17714 (2014) to #12684 (2024) — a 28% improvement.
As of 2024, Jess ranks #12684 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,684 | 7 |
| 2023 | #9,904 | 10 |
| 2022 | #11,657 | 8 |
| 2021 | #14,246 | 6 |
| 2020 | #16,187 | 5 |
| 2019 | #13,038 | 7 |
| 2017 | #17,001 | 5 |
| 2014 | #17,714 | 5 |
Jess — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#109
in 1887
Current rank
#4616
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jess reached its peak popularity for boys in 1887, ranking #109 nationally with 124 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3416 (2014) to #4616 (2024) — a 26% drop.
As of 2024, Jess ranks #4616 nationally for boys, with 22 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,616 | 22 |
| 2023 | #4,268 | 25 |
| 2022 | #5,525 | 17 |
| 2021 | #4,161 | 25 |
| 2020 | #4,480 | 22 |
| 2019 | #4,402 | 23 |
| 2018 | #3,411 | 33 |
| 2017 | #4,528 | 22 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jess most popular?
Jess was most popular in 1887, when it ranked #109 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jess becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jess?
At least 25,522 babies have been recorded with the name Jess in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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